Rabacal (Madeira)
📍 Madeira , Calheta · Nearest city: Arco da Calheta (4 km)
26 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1288 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
32.75210, -17.13150Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
Jan
38
13°C
Feb
53
13°C
Mar
38
11°C
Apr
76
15°C
May
61
14°C
Jun
61
15°C
Jul
95
19°C
Aug
83
20°C
Sep
76
17°C
Oct
53
16°C
Nov
53
15°C
Dec
53
11°C
⭐ Best month: Jul (95/100, 19°C, 26mm lluvia) · Worst month: Mar (38/100, 306mm lluvia)
☀️ Sun times (local · Atlantic/Madeira)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 07:30
Solar noon: 14:07
Golden hour: 19:43 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 20:43
Day: 13.2 h daylight hours
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.80 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Gentle grass slope, at aprox 1200 m high.
Nearby sites
Arco da Calheta - Rochao (24) · Pico Gordo (25) · Paul da Serra (32) · Paul da Serra Juncal (28) · Paul da Serra Cristo Rei (27) · Arco da Calheta (24)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.